On the same page of the Calender of State Papers - Colonial Series 13, American and West Indies 1689 - 1692 [p. 179] is the following instructions to "Governor Cadwallader Jones":
"Instructions to Governor Cadwallader Jones of the Bahama Islands. As to land-grants, the rights of cutting certain woods and searching for wrecks and for ambergris. Signed. Craver, Askley, Carteret, P. Colleton."
[ Col. Entry BK. Vol. XXII, pp. 151, 152 ]
This gives the issues important to the folks in charge. There are 1) "land-grants", 2) "the rights of cutting certain woods", 3) "the searching for wrecks, and 4) "ambergris". [ ambergris = a waxy substance found floating in or on the shores of tropical waters, believed to originate in the intestines of the sperm whale, and used in perfumery as a fixative ] Wow...what a list of priorities!
Friday, May 8, 2015
Thursday, April 23, 2015
CJ (#40) Appointed Governor 1689
Between the fall of 1687 and Nov.14, 1689, Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) was attempting to rearrange his state of affairs. In the "Calander of State Papers - Colonial Series 13, American and West Indies 1689 - 1692, p.179" is found the following:
"Nov. 14, (544) 1689
Commission of the Proprietors to Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) to be Governor of the Bahama Islands.
Signed. Craven, Ashley Carteret, P. Colleton [Col. Entry BK. Vol. XXII, pp 151, 152]"
Here starts the story of our Cadwallader (JO-1) involvement with the Bahama Islands. He was most likely aware of the recent Spanish treasure recovered off the coast of the Bahamas. Also, the Berkeley family was directly involved with colony of Carolina, and Cadwallader (JO-1) had a connection here as well. [see last several post titled "Connectors".] At any rate, Cadwallader (JO-1) was appointed "Governor" under the direction of the "Proprietors" by the end of 1689.
"Nov. 14, (544) 1689
Commission of the Proprietors to Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) to be Governor of the Bahama Islands.
Signed. Craven, Ashley Carteret, P. Colleton [Col. Entry BK. Vol. XXII, pp 151, 152]"
Here starts the story of our Cadwallader (JO-1) involvement with the Bahama Islands. He was most likely aware of the recent Spanish treasure recovered off the coast of the Bahamas. Also, the Berkeley family was directly involved with colony of Carolina, and Cadwallader (JO-1) had a connection here as well. [see last several post titled "Connectors".] At any rate, Cadwallader (JO-1) was appointed "Governor" under the direction of the "Proprietors" by the end of 1689.
Saturday, April 11, 2015
Connectors (3)
Various dynamics came into play at this point in Cadwallader's (JO-1) life. Some of these factors included economic, legal, social, political, and religious dynamics.
In 1687, the economic [huge debt], and legal [multiple suites] issues had perhaps the greatest role.
The social role had its own impact with the connection of "Capt. John Smith" [Francis Dade (DAD-1) to the relationships that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had with this family. [Yet to be told.]
The political dynamics involved the relationship to the "court party" [strong support for the Monarchy] and the "peoples party" [Parliament], and their continual fight over control of the government. Charles II, and James II had their role to play in the historical context of the day. The "Glorious Revolution" was to happen at this point in the life of our Cadwallader (JO-1). [William and Mary to come front stage.] It was Charles II who rewarded the folks who supported him with the lands of Carolina.
Religious dynamics were ongoing between the Catholics [James II] and Protestants [William and Mary] of the world. The most recent events in the Bahamas brought these issues together.
Putting together the various factors places a historical context around the life of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Understanding these dynamics helps place the story of the Bahamas [starting 1689] in a broader light then the writers of the earliest history books record.
In 1687, the economic [huge debt], and legal [multiple suites] issues had perhaps the greatest role.
The social role had its own impact with the connection of "Capt. John Smith" [Francis Dade (DAD-1) to the relationships that our Cadwallader (JO-1) had with this family. [Yet to be told.]
The political dynamics involved the relationship to the "court party" [strong support for the Monarchy] and the "peoples party" [Parliament], and their continual fight over control of the government. Charles II, and James II had their role to play in the historical context of the day. The "Glorious Revolution" was to happen at this point in the life of our Cadwallader (JO-1). [William and Mary to come front stage.] It was Charles II who rewarded the folks who supported him with the lands of Carolina.
Religious dynamics were ongoing between the Catholics [James II] and Protestants [William and Mary] of the world. The most recent events in the Bahamas brought these issues together.
Putting together the various factors places a historical context around the life of our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Understanding these dynamics helps place the story of the Bahamas [starting 1689] in a broader light then the writers of the earliest history books record.
Wednesday, March 25, 2015
Connectors (2)
The Bahamas have their own unique history. One of the earliest maps to show the geographic location and the position in the Caribbean is shown next.
First published in 1566 by Zaltieri, the island can be seen just off the coast of "LA FLORIDA". From here, it heads a stream of islands forming a chain southeast that filters all ships sailing from the "CLOFO MEXICANO" [Gulf of Mexico] The Atlantic current would bring the Spanish treasure ships along the coast of Florida through this group of islands.
In the book by Michael Cration called "A History of the Bahamas" he discusses the recovery of a sunken Spanish treasure ship in 1687. [Picture of book cover shown next.]
On page 76 he outlines how a "Captain John Smith" organized an operation supported by the second Duke of Albermarle. They were the first to use a water-cask called "diving-bell". This recovery caused "gold fever" among those in England and in the colonies, but especially among the Proprietors of the Carolina grant.
Now this "Captain John Smith" was an alias for a Francis Dade (DAD-1) who's family had direct connection to our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). This connection proves to be important as the story continues. You might imagine how Cadwallader (JO-1) would jump at the chance to get involved in the "gold fever". Much, much, more to come!
Map enlarged from: "The Mapping of North America, Three centuries of map-making 1500 - 1860", by John Goss. [p.32] Published by The Wellfleet Press, NJ, 1990.
The book by Michael Craton was first published 1962 by San Salvador Press, Ont. Canada. Editions were reprinted in 1968, 1986, and 1992.
First published in 1566 by Zaltieri, the island can be seen just off the coast of "LA FLORIDA". From here, it heads a stream of islands forming a chain southeast that filters all ships sailing from the "CLOFO MEXICANO" [Gulf of Mexico] The Atlantic current would bring the Spanish treasure ships along the coast of Florida through this group of islands.
In the book by Michael Cration called "A History of the Bahamas" he discusses the recovery of a sunken Spanish treasure ship in 1687. [Picture of book cover shown next.]
On page 76 he outlines how a "Captain John Smith" organized an operation supported by the second Duke of Albermarle. They were the first to use a water-cask called "diving-bell". This recovery caused "gold fever" among those in England and in the colonies, but especially among the Proprietors of the Carolina grant.
Now this "Captain John Smith" was an alias for a Francis Dade (DAD-1) who's family had direct connection to our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). This connection proves to be important as the story continues. You might imagine how Cadwallader (JO-1) would jump at the chance to get involved in the "gold fever". Much, much, more to come!
Map enlarged from: "The Mapping of North America, Three centuries of map-making 1500 - 1860", by John Goss. [p.32] Published by The Wellfleet Press, NJ, 1990.
The book by Michael Craton was first published 1962 by San Salvador Press, Ont. Canada. Editions were reprinted in 1968, 1986, and 1992.
Monday, March 9, 2015
Connectors (1)
Our ancestors lived within a historical context. This context will contain a variety of circumstances that will often determine actions and/or behavior. Trying to understand these factors will many times help solve unanswered questions about the family tree. There may be individual, family, social, political, and economic concerns that often have a role in the lives of our folks from the past. The next several post will present "connectors" that will help bridge the period of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1). Between the last recorded event of his life in Virginia (1687), to the first recorded event in his new life of action (1689), the historical context plays a major role.
First, Sir William Berkeley had been governor of Virginia (on and off) since 1642. For many generations, the Berkeley family had been strong supporters of the English monarchy. When Charles II was reinstated in 1660, the Berkeley family was rewarded with the new proprietary colony called "Carolina". Our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had been a supporter during the difficult time that has come to be called "Bacon's Rebellion" 1676.
During this period, a "proprietor" was one who had the legal right or exclusive title to anything. The grantees of Maryland and Pennsylvania were called the "proprietaries" of these colonial provinces. The proprietors of Carolina included several additional folks besides two Berkeley. One of these individuals was Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (1653 - 1688). In a reference titled: "The Diary of John Evelyn" [cover shown below], it is recorded on June 12th, 1687 the following:
"There was about this time brought into the Downes, a Vast treasure which after 45 years being sunk in a Spanish Galioon, which perish'd somewhere neere Hispaniola or B[a]hama Illands coming home; was now weighed up, by certain Gentlement and others, who were at the Charge of Diver etc: to the suddaine enriching of them, beyond all expectation: The Duke of Albemarles share came (tis believed) to 50000, and some private Gent: who adventured but 100 pounds and little more, to ten, 18000 pounds, and proportionably; his Majesties tenth to 10000 pounds..." (p.354)
The "B[a]hama Illands" were under the colony of Carolina, and their proprietors. It was this group of folks who were to appoint our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) governor of the Bahama Islands in 1689.
First, Sir William Berkeley had been governor of Virginia (on and off) since 1642. For many generations, the Berkeley family had been strong supporters of the English monarchy. When Charles II was reinstated in 1660, the Berkeley family was rewarded with the new proprietary colony called "Carolina". Our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) had been a supporter during the difficult time that has come to be called "Bacon's Rebellion" 1676.
During this period, a "proprietor" was one who had the legal right or exclusive title to anything. The grantees of Maryland and Pennsylvania were called the "proprietaries" of these colonial provinces. The proprietors of Carolina included several additional folks besides two Berkeley. One of these individuals was Christopher Monck, 2nd Duke of Albemarle (1653 - 1688). In a reference titled: "The Diary of John Evelyn" [cover shown below], it is recorded on June 12th, 1687 the following:
"There was about this time brought into the Downes, a Vast treasure which after 45 years being sunk in a Spanish Galioon, which perish'd somewhere neere Hispaniola or B[a]hama Illands coming home; was now weighed up, by certain Gentlement and others, who were at the Charge of Diver etc: to the suddaine enriching of them, beyond all expectation: The Duke of Albemarles share came (tis believed) to 50000, and some private Gent: who adventured but 100 pounds and little more, to ten, 18000 pounds, and proportionably; his Majesties tenth to 10000 pounds..." (p.354)
The "B[a]hama Illands" were under the colony of Carolina, and their proprietors. It was this group of folks who were to appoint our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) governor of the Bahama Islands in 1689.
Monday, February 23, 2015
CJ (#39) A Final Note
The name Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) appears the last time in the records of (Old) Rappahannock County court order books on the 8th of September 1687. He had already left for England, and a suite involving him was documented. It reads:
"Judgmt. is granted Jno. Battaile (BAT-1) against Wm. Browne (BRO-1) for Nine hundred pounds of tobb & caske being the ballance of a Bill by order of the Deft. taken in from Colnll. Cadwaldr. Jones (JO-1) for 1343 lb. tobb. to be pd with cost of suit als exe."
The dust was just beginning to settle in the records of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) for (Old) Rappahannock County. There are many parallel events happening at this time in history which have impact on the life of our Cadwallader (JO-1). A complex network of items come into play at this time. More to be said.
"Judgmt. is granted Jno. Battaile (BAT-1) against Wm. Browne (BRO-1) for Nine hundred pounds of tobb & caske being the ballance of a Bill by order of the Deft. taken in from Colnll. Cadwaldr. Jones (JO-1) for 1343 lb. tobb. to be pd with cost of suit als exe."
The dust was just beginning to settle in the records of Cadwallader Jones (JO-1) for (Old) Rappahannock County. There are many parallel events happening at this time in history which have impact on the life of our Cadwallader (JO-1). A complex network of items come into play at this time. More to be said.
Thursday, February 5, 2015
CJ (#38) A Silver Cup
The (Old) Rappahannock County Order book of 1685 - 1687 for the 3rd day of August 1687 (p.89) continues:
"Whereas by virture of an Attachmt. issued & signed by his Excellecny directed to the High Sheriff of Rappa: County against the Estate of Colnll. Cadwalider Jones (JO-1) at the Suit of the Honble. Nicholas Spencer Esqr. (SPE-1) the Sheriff made seizure of goods belonging to the sd Colnll. Jones (JO-1) in the hands of Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) amt: in value to Eighteen hundred pounds of tobb & cask and a Silver Cup and the sd Taliaferro (TA-1) refusing to render up the sd goods & Cup, the Court upon representation thereof have ordered that the sd Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) forthwith deliver the sd goods & Silver Cup to the Sheriff to the use of the sd Nicholas Spencer, Esq. (SPE-1)"
"Court adjourned till after Diner"
Not wanting to give up the "goods", including the Silver Cup, which had been placed in the hands of Robert Taliaferro (TA-1), the court orders old Robert to give the goods to the said Nicholas Spencer. Our Cadwallader would have left the county by now, and was on his way to England. You will have to read back through the post to connect how these goods were connected to Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) and our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
"Whereas by virture of an Attachmt. issued & signed by his Excellecny directed to the High Sheriff of Rappa: County against the Estate of Colnll. Cadwalider Jones (JO-1) at the Suit of the Honble. Nicholas Spencer Esqr. (SPE-1) the Sheriff made seizure of goods belonging to the sd Colnll. Jones (JO-1) in the hands of Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) amt: in value to Eighteen hundred pounds of tobb & cask and a Silver Cup and the sd Taliaferro (TA-1) refusing to render up the sd goods & Cup, the Court upon representation thereof have ordered that the sd Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) forthwith deliver the sd goods & Silver Cup to the Sheriff to the use of the sd Nicholas Spencer, Esq. (SPE-1)"
"Court adjourned till after Diner"
Not wanting to give up the "goods", including the Silver Cup, which had been placed in the hands of Robert Taliaferro (TA-1), the court orders old Robert to give the goods to the said Nicholas Spencer. Our Cadwallader would have left the county by now, and was on his way to England. You will have to read back through the post to connect how these goods were connected to Robert Taliaferro (TA-1) and our Cadwallader Jones (JO-1).
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